Jay_bee 0 Posted October 1, 2008 Can anyone recommend where I might be get a replacement one from for a 1.9 GTi? Sorry if it's a bit of a daft question, its getting late Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,657 Posted October 2, 2008 off any 8 valve non turbo XU engine in yer local sprappy, most notably the XU10, they are said to have larger ports, but are sold by Peugeot/Citroen under the same part number (for about £160) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay_bee 0 Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) Just got a price on a new one.... £220 inc VAT Edited October 2, 2008 by Jay_bee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batfink 201 Posted October 2, 2008 i've got a couple sitting spare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted October 2, 2008 Same here, as long as they're not majorly cracked like m,ost, particularly earlier ones, nowt wrong with a used one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay_bee 0 Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) I'd be more than happy with a used one, so long as it not cracked or one thats previously cracked and since repaired. I've a day at Donington next week so I'm getting desperate..... ....anyone thats got a used, uncracked one that is prepared to sell please let me know asap please Cheers Jeff Edited October 2, 2008 by Jay_bee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number2301 1 1 Cars Posted October 2, 2008 I'm fairly sure I'll have a phase 2 one sat about (with the bracing to stop it cracking), and I'm not a million miles away if you wanted to pick up. Let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batfink 201 Posted October 2, 2008 mine is used and unwelded Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted October 2, 2008 ....anyone thats got a used, uncracked one that is prepared to sell please let me know asap please Cheers Jeff Pm'd ya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay_bee 0 Posted October 2, 2008 Batfink - I sent you a PM earlier, so just waiting for a response from you number2301 - I've sent you a PM, so just waiting for a response from you Baz - I've replied to your PM Thanks guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sss_205GTI 0 Posted October 2, 2008 Sorry to Hi-jack -but what kinda problems will a cracked manifold cause and why was it such a common problem? Mines cracked and been repaired in the past. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted October 2, 2008 Exhaust blow/loss of power etc... Just a weak point across cyl 1&2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay_bee 0 Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) As Baz says, it is suposed to cause a bit of loss of power and I believe increase fuel consumption (by decreasing the engine's efficiency?). Something to do with gas velocity exiting the system, cooling down quicker, becoming more dense and therefore requiring more power to shift it... (or something like that ) Either way, you dont want a blowing system. I dont have any technical data to back that up but its what I've heard. Edited October 2, 2008 by Jay_bee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
